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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.51, 794.19 and 326.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.51, 794.19 and 326.85 is: 451.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.51 : 794.19 = 326.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.51/794.19 = 326.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.51x = 794.19 × 326.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.51x = 259,581.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,581.00/575.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.05

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